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Superficially definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

SUPERFI'CIALLY, adv. On the surface only; as a substance superficially tinged with a color.
1. On the surface or exterior part only; without penetrating the substance or essence; as, to survey things superficially.
2. Without going deep or searching things to the bottom; slightly. He reasons superficially.
I have laid down superficially my present thoughts.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adv
1: in a superficial manner; "he was superficially interested"

Merriam Webster's

adverb see superficial

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Superficial Su`per*fi"cial, a. [L. superficialis: cf. F. superficiel. See Superficies.] 1. Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage. 2. Reaching or comprehending only what is obvious or apparent; not deep or profound; shallow; -- said especially in respect to study, learning, and the like; as, a superficial scholar; superficial knowledge. This superficial tale Is but a preface of her worthy praise. --Shak. He is a presumptuous and superficial writer. --Burke. That superficial judgment, which happens to be right without deserving to be so. --J. H. Newman. -- Su`per*fi"cial*ly, adv. -- Su`per*fi"cial*ness, n.

Moby Thesaurus

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